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Monday, March 28, 2011

I read that it's related to menopause. Jeez. I stopped at CVS to buy some fake eyelashes, but all they had was black. That won't do - I have blonde/grey hair. Do you think anyone will notice if I used Bernat's Boa yarn? ---Just kidding folks.---. :)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Finished this little baby blankie last night. Just 4-round grannies edged with yellow. (I used the joining that I have posted on my right side bar.) All of the yarns are RHSS, Vanna's Choice, Bernat and ILTY! and were already in my stash - I didn't purchase any extra yarns. :)

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Back when I gave J all his blankies, I knew that I wanted to give W some blankets too. (since W is 11 years old, they're called 'blankets' - not 'blankies') When W came home from school and saw J's blankies all over the couch, he said "Whoa - looks like the Ya-ya train came through here." He's so funny.

My son recently cleaned out his room (think it had something to do with that crazy moon thing) and decided that he could pass these blankets on and I immediately thought of W. I hope W likes the blankets that Ya-ya brought for him. :)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

While waiting in the car for J's bus, I crocheted this square. What should I name it? I was thinking something like 'X-O squared' because when I look at it I can see the big X, and the circle, which is the O. Sound stupid? I don't know. Let me hear everyone's ideas please. :)

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Thanks for the name ideas ladies. I liked 'hugs & kisses' but there are some projects out there with that name - and since a few of you said that you liked 'X O squared' - I'll go with that one. Thanks again. :)

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Materials:- 4-ply ww acrylic- I hook

Size: 6"

Notes:- ch 2 at beginning of rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a stitch.- I crochet tight, so you may want to adjust the size of your crochet hook

...in a blog? Sharon Marie from Sharon's Eclectic Retreat brought up the subject on her blog and it really got me thinking. I like crochet blogs that are for the most part, original to the blogger. Mostly crochet - but I do like other crafts too - and I like a blog that updates regularly.

What I don't like is copycat blogs. Same projects in the same colors, same silly words. If I click to a blog and I see stuff I've already seen more than a few times, then I click out. No need to waste time if I've already seen it.

Advertisements and such on blogs doesn't bother me - just don't overdo it. A few blogs I've been to take forever to load (no, I'm not on dial up).

I also prefer blogs that don't feel the need to use foul language just because. I know we're all grown women and in my 49 years, I've most certainly heard it all before, but for goodness sakes, it's not really necessary. If you feel that bad - then don't blog that day.

Well - that's it for now. If I think of something else, I'll come back and edit. Have a good day. :)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Here's my 3rd baby blankie. The pattern is 'Soft Waves' by Jan Eaton from the book '200 Ripple Stitch Patterns' that was published in 2006. I used all Red Heart Super Saver yarns (that I had in my stash) with a J hook and it measures 21" x 28". Now I'll just toss it in the dryer for about 20 minutes and it will be soft as butter. :)

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This is my night-time workspace. I've been sitting in this spot since we bought our house in 1985. Well, same spot, different couches. :)

If you have a favorite workspace - blog about it - I'd love to have a peek. :)

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

My grandson James asked for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle hat - and he wanted Michaelangelo - so this is what I came up with. I'm not totally happy with it, but James likes it and that's all that counts. :)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

I've finally finished this bag. I had originally wanted it to be a purse, but it came out way too big for me. I'm gonna use it as a tote bag instead. The inspiration came from Crochetbug and the pattern came from here. :)

Friday, March 4, 2011

I finished my 2nd baby blankie - this one is for a boy. I crocheted it with RHSS blue and a mystery light green w/medium blue, medium green and yellow spots. The mystery yarn was bought at the thrift store in a bag with a couple other different skeins so I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's an old Sayelle yarn. Feels like it. This little baby blankie measures 27" across. :)

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This 18 point round ripple is based on Angelfire's round ripple - I added an extra increase round at the beginning and then changed a couple things. I didn't write out a proper pattern for it - just notes.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

..and how can I say no? I'm over my daughter's house watching J and crocheting my 2nd baby blankie for my project. It's an 18 point round ripple worked in a mint green w/medium blue, yellow and green spots for the middle and medium blue for the rest. J asked me who it was for and when I told him he just looked at me blankly (doesn't quite understand I think - he's only 4). He then asked if he can have a blankie. I told him that when I get home I will look thru my blankies to give him one. He was happy with that answer. He's such a cutie. :)

P.S. I've crocheted baby sized blankies for him but now he needs a big boy sized blankie.